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Frederick Cronyn Betts

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Canadian politician

Frederick Cronyn Betts
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for London
In office
October 14, 1935 – May 7, 1938
Preceded byJohn Franklin White
Succeeded byRobert James Manion
Personal details
Born(1896-07-04)July 4, 1896
London, Ontario, Canada
DiedMay 7, 1938(1938-05-07) (aged 41)
Political partyConservative Party
OccupationSolicitor
Military service
Allegiance Canada
Branch/serviceCanadian Army
Years of service1916-1919
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War I

Frederick Cronyn Betts (July 4, 1896 – May 7, 1938) was a Canadian politician and solicitor. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1935 as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of London. He died in office on May 7, 1938. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a councillor on the London City Council between 1928 and 1929. During World War I, he served overseas with the 12th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery in France.

1935 Canadian federal election: London
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Frederick Cronyn Betts 10,911
Liberal George Arthur Porte Brickenden 8,628
Reconstruction John Franklin White 3,814
Co-operative Commonwealth Everett Orlan Hall 3,041
Independent George Albert Wenige 2,101
Independent Liberal Clifford Hamilton Reason 1,203
Independent Hugh Allan Stevenson 406

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